Victor "Vic" J. Forestello, Sr., 98, of San Antonio, Texas passed away on December 19, 2021 at his home in San Antonio.

Vic was born November 17 ^th , 1923 to Charles and Rose Forestello.  He graduated from Lanier High School.  He then served in the United States Army for 4 ½ years.  He then spent some time at UT Austin where he specialized in radio communications.  He received his BA in Business from St. Mary's University.  After his time in the service in the fall of 1949, Vic worked as a Manager for the Cosmetic department at Joske's department store for 7 years.  It was at Joske's where Vic met his lifelong love, Mary Jane Schneider, and on May 17, 1952, they married.  Vic and Mary were married 48 years.  Vic continued his career for 22 years at Handy Andy, Food City for 6 years, Lone Star Brewing for 6 years, and Keith Zars Pools until he was 96 years old.

Vic was a hardworking and faithful servant known for his devotion to Jesus Christ and persistent prayer.  Vic was avidly involved with Holy Spirit Catholic Church, serving on the Parish council and volunteering as a coach and a Eucharistic minister.  He set an example of being a faithful husband and follower of Christ through his ability to recover and strive.

Vic's death was preceded by his wife Mary, his sisters: Mary Magdalene, Antoinette and Rosie; brother, Chiaffredo; and sons: Richard and Vic, Jr.

Vic is survived by his three children, Mary Udouj (husband Chris Udouj), Jim Forestello (wife Debbie Forestello) and Cindy Arnold (husband Chris Arnold); Karen Forestello (wife of Vic, Jr.); 13 grandchildren, Lauren Sotelo, Jenny Forestello, Paul Forestello, Chris Udouj, Jr., Matt Udouj, Greg Udouj, Nicole Gamboa, Austin Forestello, Jordan Forestello, Chase Forestello, Rachel Arnold, Reece Arnold, and Addison Arnold; 4 great-grandchildren, Sophia Udouj, Benjamin Udouj, Jack Vitlin, and Daniel Sotelo, Jr.

FUNERAL SERVICES

The rosary and viewing will be held Thursday, January 6, 2022 at

The Angelus Funeral Home

1119 N. St. Mary's St.

with viewing beginning at 6:00 P.M. and rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 7, 2022 at

Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M.

8134 Blanco Rd.

Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vic's name to

Meals on Wheels of San Antonio or the charity of your choice.